Casa Vega

Casa Vega is a classic San Fernando Valley Mexican restaurant, loved for its dim dining room, red booths, margaritas, and Hollywood-adjacent history. It is a CityLens-worthy food stop because it feels like a living piece of old Valley nightlife.

Goldbelly notes that Casa Vega opened in 1956 and has been a celebrity hangout and filming location, including for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

Reservations are recommended at peak times. The dark interior is part of the atmosphere, but exterior photos are easier during daylight.